Surf Beach crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
93 recorded in this period, compared with 83 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Surf Beach
Surf Beach is a coastal suburb located within the Eurobodalla Shire on the South Coast of New South Wales, approximately 8 kilometers south of Batemans Bay. Geographically, it is defined by its namesake beach, a popular destination for swimming and surfing, and is characterised by a mix of elevated residential housing and native coastal vegetation. The area is part of the 2536 postcode and serves primarily as a residential community, experiencing population swells during peak holiday seasons due to its proximity to the region’s primary tourist hubs.
The locality offers essential amenities, including a small shopping complex featuring a supermarket, takeaway outlets, and various local businesses. Residents benefit from its strategic position along the Princes Highway, which provides easy access to the broader services and healthcare facilities available in Batemans Bay. While the suburb is modern in character, the surrounding landscape holds significant cultural heritage as part of the traditional lands of the Yuin nation, with the broader Eurobodalla region featuring various sites of historical importance to the local Aboriginal community.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 14 |
| Malicious damage to property | 12 | 5 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 10 | 5 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 9 | 9 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 6 | 10 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 5 | 0 |
| Steal from dwelling | 5 | 1 |
| Trespass | 5 | 2 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 4 | 3 |
| Other offences | 4 | 0 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 3 | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 | 6 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 1 |
| Fraud | 2 | 4 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault Police | 1 | 0 |
| Breach bail conditions | 1 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 1,934 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.